You are the HR consultant to a small business with about 40 employees. At the present time, the firm offers only five days vacation, five paid holidays, and legally mandated benefits such as unemployment insurance payment. Develop a list of other benefits you believe they should offer, along with your reasons for suggesting them.

You are the HR consultant to a small business with about 40 employees. At the present time, the firm offers only five days vacation, five paid holidays, and legally mandated benefits such as unemployment insurance payment. Develop a list of other benefits you believe they should offer, along with your reasons for suggesting them.

Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305502215

Author:Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic

Publisher:Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic

Chapter12: Motivating Employees

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3AL

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